BENETEAU First 31.7, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...IV DECK Location of the life raft 8 V SAILS AND RIGGING 9 VI FRESH WATER SYSTEM 12 VII BILGE PUMP SYSTEM 14 VIII SEACOCKS AND SKIN FITTINGS 16 IX ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 18 X GAS SYSTEM 24 XI EMERGENCY SYSTEM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM 26 XII MOTORIZATION 27 XIII HANDLING 29 XIV MAINTENANCE 30 XV ENVIRONMENT 33 EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED DANGER WARNING TAKE CARE RECEIPT ...

Page 2: ...r s manual delivered with the boat On Signature Please keep this copy for your records RECEIPT OWNER S NAME ADDRESS Owner of the FIRST 31 7 n Do certify that I have taken delivery and read the information in the owner s manual delivered with the boat On Signature Please send back this copy to BENETEAU S A ZI des Mares BP66 85270 Saint Hilaire de Riez FRANCE ...

Page 3: ...if you change to a new type of boat to which you are not used get some training to control and sail her to ensure your safety and comfort Then you will be able to assume the command of the boat Your dealer your national sailing association or your Yacht club will be very happy to recommend you local sailing schools or professional instructors Have fine and safe sailing time 1 Throughout their live...

Page 4: ...ter Capacity 170 Litres Battery Capacity 2x70 Amp Category Height of Waves m Wind Force Beaufort A 4 8 B 4 8 C 2 6 D 0 5 4 For additional information concerning the fitted equipments please refer to their manuals enclosed in the boat literature Maximum recommended number of persons on board by design category Category Number of persons Shoal keel Number of persons Deep keel A 0 6 B 6 6 C 8 8 D 10 ...

Page 5: ...7 57 Personal Equipment 150 150 150 150 Optional Equipment 105 105 105 105 Including Holding Tank 40 40 40 40 Auto Pilot Gear 10 10 10 10 Spinnaker Rigging 10 10 10 10 Micro Wave Oven 5 5 5 5 Roof Sprayhood 10 10 10 10 Bimini Top 10 10 10 10 Heating 20 20 20 20 Margin for Extra Equipment 200 200 50 0 MAXIMUM LOAD DISPLACEMENT Kg 4915 4915 4915 4915 MAXIMUM LOAD Kg 1165 1165 1165 1165 MAXIMUM LOAD ...

Page 6: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 6 35 III ACCOMMODATION ...

Page 7: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 7 35 EXIT IN CASE OF FIRE Recommended Exits ...

Page 8: ...adder The swimming ladder shall be in its usual place on the transom as soon as you are on board Make sure that the hatches and portholes are closed before you put out to sea In case of rough sea close the boat with her door and washboard so that no water may come into the boat Check that nothing blocks up the draining holes never seal them 1 Location of the life raft ...

Page 9: ...e Sails SAIL AREA m I 11 87 m Total 53 m J 3 50 m Main Sail 24 4 m P 10 80 m Genoa maxi 28 6 m E 3 90 m Spinnaker 70 m LP 140 4 84 m Specifications of the Standing Rigging V Vertical D Diagonal REF CABLE Ø mm 1 V1 7 2 D1 7 3 Forestay 6 4 Preventer Backstay 6 5 D2 5 6 V2 D3 6 ...

Page 10: ...NDARD MAST 1 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul 6 Boom Downhaul 2 Genoa Halyard 7 Mainsail Foot Tuning Line 3 Mainsail Halyard 8 Reef N 2 4 Reef n 1 9 Spinnaker Halyard 5 Boom Downhaul 10 Spinnaker Boom Topping Lift option 11 Spinnaker Boom Downhaul Boom Topping Lift on the Mast Turning Cleat ...

Page 11: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 11 35 MAINSAIL TACKLE BOOM DOWNHAUL AND PREVENTER BACKSTAY ...

Page 12: ... before this pump there is a filter it is necessary to clean regularly Never run an electric pump when the tank is empty otherwise it might be irreparably damaged Never force the filling nozzle deep down the filler pipe in order to prevent any over pressure in the systems and keep an eye on the vent hole s through which the water in excess will be discharged When the system has not been used for a...

Page 13: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 13 35 LAY OUT OF THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 14: ...pump system is in good working order before you put out to sea Make yourself acquainted with the way the bilge pump system of your boat works Locate the manual bilge pump and the handle which enables you to make it work Locate the on switch of the electric bilge pump and get to know how the seacocks work for the boats fitted with an electric bilge pump See the lay out drawing of the system in the ...

Page 15: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 15 35 LAY OUT OF THE BILGE PUMP SYSTEM ...

Page 16: ...abit of systematically closing the seacocks after each use Make sure that all the seacocks which are not used are closed before you put out to sea in the owner s manual see the drawing where the lay out of the skin fittings is shown Opening and closing of the seacocks Open Closed REF DESCRIPTION 1 Heads Outlet 2 Heads Intake 3 Washbasin Outlet 5 Sink Outlet 9 Log Sounder Skin Fitting ...

Page 17: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 17 35 SEACOCK AND SKIN FITTING LAY OUT ...

Page 18: ...ngth Never fit or replace the electric materials or appliances by components which exceed the system amperage 110V 220V Electric System Some boats are fitted with a 110V or a 220 V system some as standard others as an option depending on the models We advise you to follow the below mentioned steps in order to avoid the risks of electric shocks and of fire Do not work on a live fitting Connect the ...

Page 19: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 19 35 ELECTRICITY LAY OUT 12V Electric Panel ...

Page 20: ...mp Water Pump 30 Ceiling Light Cabin Lights 33 Ceiling Light Cabin Lights 34 Ceiling Light Cabin Lights 35 Reading Light Cabin Lights 36 Reading Light Cabin Lights 37 Reading Light Cabin Lights 40 Reading Light Cabin Lights 41 Galley Light Cabin Lights 43 Ceiling Light Cabin Lights 44 Ceiling Light Cabin Lights 98 Boom Light Cabin Lights 96 Navigation Instruments Navigation Instruments 97 Navigati...

Page 21: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 21 35 12V LIGHT AND APPLIANCE LAY OUT ...

Page 22: ...IRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 22 35 LOCATION OF THE 220V SOCKETS OPTION REF DESCRIPTION 1 Shore Supply Socket 2 Battery Charger 3 220V Socket 4 Boiler T Electric Box 20 A Circuit Breaker 30 mA differential ...

Page 23: ...SCRIPTION 1 Optional Extra Sheath from Starboard to Portside 2 Sheath from Panel to Automatic Steering Gear 4 Sheath from Panel to Mast Foot 5 Sheath from Panel to Sounder 6 Sheath from Engine Room to Repeaters Passage in the hull inner moulding Passage in the deck inner moulding ...

Page 24: ...t although appliance models cut off the gas automatically if the flames go out turn off the gas taps and do ventilate the boat in order to get rid of any residual gas Find the root of the problem For the stoves with an integral gas cylinder you shall change the cylinder outside the boat Test the stove before you put it back in the galley Pay particular attention to the stove fittings and make sure...

Page 25: ...low the manufacturer s recommendations as far as the filling of the burners is concerned Do not pour the spirit directly into the burner over the stove Only use methylated spirits Petrol oil propane diesel oil fuel oil or other fuels and flammable materials are to be proscribed Any fuel overflow out of the burner tank shall be wiped up immediately LAY OUT OF THE GAS SYSTEM REF DESCRIPTION 1 Gas Lo...

Page 26: ...cess Check once a year at least that the steering cables are tight properly Lift the aft seat open the cap drive the emergency tiller into the print on the rudderstock head REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION 1 Fibreglass Rudder Stock 5 Aluminium Stock Bearing 2 Compensation Washer 6 Head Block 3 Bronze Bearing 7 Tiller Head 4 Epoxy Fibreglass Tube 8 Tiller 9 Rubber Washer ...

Page 27: ...d place Know exactly where the extinguisher aperture is located in the engine compartment bilge so you will be able to put out a fire breaking out in it A fixed system of extinguisher which enables you to put out a fire breaking out in the engine compartment bilge is fitted in the boats with petrol engines Know where the release mechanism is and the way it works It is necessary to ventilate the en...

Page 28: ...FIRST 31 7 MAJ ANG 05 09 01 28 35 ENGINE LAY OUT ...

Page 29: ... the maintenance and repairs of your boat He will advise properly will supply you with the spare parts you need or the materials that are suited to your boat Have your boat examined and maintained once a year during the winter storage POSITION OF CRANING STRAPS AND CRADLE POSITION ...

Page 30: ...and you may apply on the gel coat an epoxy paint it will protect the bottom the careen of your boat against the natural attacks of the sea environment Moreover the bottom shall be covered with a protective antifouling paint which will prevent the adhesion of the sea vegetation When you apply the antifouling paint be careful do not paint the anodes the heads of the electronic instruments and do not...

Page 31: ...liquid detergent then polish them with a chamois leather The cleaning of the fabrics cushions or lining of your boat depends on the materials used Therefore you must contact a skilled specialist before you do anything Fresh Water System It is possible to sterilize the tanks with Clonazone tablets Dygerma in UK or a product sold in your country and containing the equivalent molecule i e Tosylchlora...

Page 32: ... with water and vinegar Close the water intake seacocks except if your boat is dried out rinse and drain the toilets pans and pumps Store the sounder and speedometer heads Carefully drain and dry all the bilges Put the floorboards the cushions and berth spreads vertically in order to favour the airing of the compartments b Outside Rinse with plenty of water the hull the deck the deck fittings lubr...

Page 33: ...g In the harbour do not use the heads on board if they are not equipped with holding tanks The use of detergent contributes to the deterioration of the sea fauna and flora choose entirely biodegradable products for your cleaning operations Do not throw to the sea plastic bags and rubbish bags use the dustbins for this purpose in the places of call You love the sea just as we do therefore help us t...